Country code: +86
Currency: China Renminbi (1RMB = PHP 7.13/US$ 0.14)
TRIVIA Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the main airport of Guangzhou. The Canton Fair is held twice a year in April and October. In 2008, the Liuhua Fairgrounds officially closed, making Pazhou the new fairgrounds
TOUCHDOWN Take an Airport Express bus from the airport, about RMB10–30 (PHP71.12–213.38). Taxis from airport cost RMB120 (PHP854) for the 28km-long ride to Haizhu Square
BY DAY Go to the markets to shop at places such as Baima for clothing. Go to Jifang Bei Lu for handbags and take yourself to Beijing Lu to see a little bit of everything
BY NIGHT Chimelong Circus starts in the evening for RMB 120 (PHP854) per person. For dinner and drinks, head to Cohiba, the first retractable roof bar restaurant
SLEEP Why shouldn’t you treat yourself to every holiday luxury and indulgence at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Zhujiang New City? 3 Xing An Road, tel: +86 3818 6688
LOCAL LIFE
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Best breakfast
Dimsum and spring rolls at Lei Garden near the Garden Hotel
Best night out
Take a Pearl River cruise followed by a huge spread at Il Forno, Shangri-La hotel
Best dinner
Ritz Carlton at Lai Heen serves Cantonese cuisine amidst an exquisite ambience
Best buys
Vintage denim and stylish shirts from Jack Jones at Grandview Mall
Best souvenirs
Key chains, Chinese porcelain vases, and tissue box holders from Yide Lu Market
Must-do experience
Whitewater rafting for RMB173 (PHP1,228) per person. Hire a car to scenic Qingyuan
Must learn…
“Toa shao qian” (How much does this cost) is perfect for when you shop
Insider’s tip
Western market has good quality knock-offs of shoes and clothes
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